Overview

Essential Functions:
Teaching
Teach adventure, science, and cultural history classes to a variety of audiences (primary audience is 4th – 8th grades)
Set-up and clean-up of classes; inventory class supplies and kits
Learn and present one-hour evening Naturalist Programs

Liaison
Host visiting groups and schools, serving as their point of contact for Eagle Bluff
Orient groups about Eagle Bluff’s policies and procedures as necessary
Be on call for group needs via radio or telephone, including overnight
Facilitate mealtimes and coordination between groups
Assist with gift shop and other ancillary activities as needed
Set up and clean up evening activities (i.e. movie, night hike); lead evening campfires, as scheduled

Education Department Team Member
Demonstrate professionalism and show sincerity/sensitivity especially in areas of participant experience
Show a commitment to individual and organizational growth and improvement; be flexible and maintain a positive attitude and composure when working alone/in teams, receiving constructive criticism, and during times of stress; show dependability in attendance
Attend weekly Education Department meetings
Participate in campus projects, including but not limited to, general and class maintenance, care of resident education animals (raptors, skunk, and reptiles), land management, invasive species removal, and more as necessary
Work up to one weekend a month
Graduate Student/Fellowship Participant
Participate in graduate level seminars throughout the year, including Fundamentals of Environmental Education, Certified Interpretive Guide, Introduction to SE Minnesota Natural History, and Introduction to Program Design.
All Fellowship participants attend all seminars and trainings, but there is the option to receive graduate level credits from Hamline University for seminar participation. Individuals must have a college degree in order to receive the credits, but it is not a requirement of the job to have one.
Continually sharpen skills by attending trainings, participating in monthly meetings, semi-frequent observations & evaluations (e.g. formal, peer, self, etc.), reviewing individual feedback, and setting monthly and yearly goals.

Summer Camp Counselor
Plan at least one summer camp, including generate a supplies list, create and list activities, consider risk management, and create evaluations (done in conjunction with the Introduction to Program Design graduate seminar)
Lead at least one overnight summer camp, serving as the point person for staff responsibilities, daily activities, and logistics.
Assist with at least two of Eagle Bluff’s Summer Camps in a counselor role, leading activities, managing behavior, and creating a positive environment for all campers.

Tagged as: Instruction and Guiding, Teaching/Education

Qualifications:

Able to commit to August 14th 2023 - August 2nd, 2024
Be 21 years of age by August 14th, 2023
Interested and excited about facilitating positive, outdoor experiences for students of all ages and backgrounds
Communicate clearly, effectively, and tactfully; active listener and collaborator
High level of positivity, adaptability, and a growth mindset
High level of self-motivation and enthusiasm; an eagerness and willingness to learn

Required Skills:

Ability to live on-site in a dormitory communal setting with 11 other Fellowship members
Willingness to operate and participate in high ropes courses
Current CPR and First-Aid certification or willingness to obtain prior to start date
Possess a general environmental and/or science literacy
Computer, radio, and audio-visual equipment literacy

Preferred Skills:

B.A. or B.S. degree or any equivalent combination of experience, training and/or education
Related experience as a naturalist, interpreter, camp counselor, trip leader, or other leadership
Experience working with children
Experience operating high ropes courses, rock climbing walls, canoeing, and other outdoor recreation activities
Experience in public speaking, public relations, and customer service

About Eagle Bluff Environmental Learning Center

Eagle Bluff Environmental Learning Center is a private, non-profit, accredited school that empowers people to care for the earth and each other.

Application Instructions

https://eaglebluffmn.org/employment/ Email your resumé and a copy of your most current transcript to: Henry Whitehead and Brent Burton, Fellowship Managers: [email protected] Contact three professional references and direct them to our Online Reference Form (found on our website). It is your responsibility to make sure the references are completed in a timely manner. Answer and submit the online application questions, also found on our website.